Spiced Beef and Lentil Meatballs – Lentils.org

Spiced Beef and Lentil Meatballs

  By lentilsorg  ,     

September 11, 2015

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Everyone needs a few meatball recipes in their back pocket - these ones are sure to quickly become your favourite!

  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 30 Minutes

  • 20 Minutes

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  • Yields: 12-14 meatballs
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients (except oil) in a large bowl and gently mix until combined.
  3. Form into golf ball sized meatballs, about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Arrange on a tray. Should make about 12-14 meatballs.
  4. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Let it warm for 30 seconds. Add half of the meatballs and brown on all sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  5. Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until thermometer reads an internal temperature of 160F.

Ingredients

¾ lb (341 g) lean ground beef

1 cup (250 ml) cooked green lentils

½ cup (125 ml) finely chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup (125 ml) bread crumbs

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme

1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano

1 tsp (5 ml) salt

½ tsp (2 ml) ground black pepper

3 Tbsp (45 ml) canola oil

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